Cafeteria Assistant - Martinez Junior High School

Cafeteria Assistant position at Martinez Junior High School

Scheduled to work 3.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 9 month

Applicants for all employment categories must take and pass a basic skills test which is administered by the Martinez Unified School District.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre Placement physical evaluation Program. This physical strength test help us select employee candidates that have demonstrated a minimum level of strength to perform the essential functions of the job. There is no charge for this service.

All employees must pass a criminal background check through the Department of Justice. All employees must sign an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of the State of California and the United States, must be of good moral character, must obtain evidence of a negative TB test, and will be required to provide evidence of citizenship or appropriate immigration status.

Martinez Unified School District
Classified Job Description

Cafeteria Assistant

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under supervision, the Cafeteria Assistant I assists in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food, and performs cleaning tasks in a school cafeteria, serves foods in receiving cafeterias, and completes related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in preparing all food items;
• Read and execute recipes up to and including:
• Preparation: opening cans, washing fruits and vegetables, slicing and dicing meats, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables
• Implementation: follow recipe instructions for assembly, cooking, and serving
• Monitoring: take and record temperatures, check for acceptable ranges; notify leads if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits
• Set out and serve hot and cold food at all meal times;
• Perform cashier duties using the POS system, and according to established procedures; maintain cash accuracy;
• Restock supplies and food products, including filling a la carte shelves and replenishing utensils, condiments and disposable items;
• Prepare food for transportation to receiving schools;
• Assist in loading and unloading transport vehicle;
• Verify deliveries and sign invoices;
• Assist in cleaning kitchen and service areas;
• Wash pots, pans, knives, cutting boards, etc., and operate dishwasher;
• Supervise student helper(s).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Principles and methods of large scale food preparation, cooking, service, and storage;
• Care and use of standard commercial kitchen equipment;
• Sanitation and safety procedures related to commercial kitchens, particularly food preparation, serving and storage;
• Carry out assigned responsibilities independently;
• Keep simple records;
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions, policies, and procedures;
• Work under deadlines with interruptions;
• Establish and maintain courteous and cooperative working relations with students, staff, and the public; and
• Drive a motor vehicle.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Equivalent to completion of eighth grade
• Some experience in the preparation and serving of food in a cafeteria or restaurant preferred
• Possess a valid California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor kitchen environment with exposure to heat from ovens, hot foods and steamers and cleaning chemicals, fumes, equipment, and metal objects.
• Employees also work around knives, dicers, mixers, slicers and other sharp objects. Work surfaces may be slippery.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud depending on specific work site and/or equipment operation.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Pass a job-specific strength test that includes blood pressure check, a grip test, arm lift, torso pull & shoulder lift
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Frequently walk, stand or stoop, bend at the waist and reaching at or below the shoulders
• Continuously use hand strength to grasp objects and tools and operate nutrition service equipment
• Regularly lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking abilities to exchange information

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.33 - $23.31 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23